Okay-based on these pics-what would you say about these couples via their body language-do they both seem equally into the other, is one person more into the relationship? Keep in mind, these couples have been together for the same exact time-3 years.

Secondly, compare the two couples-which couple seems closer, which couple seems to be in sync?

I had a thought-I would class this pics by year to show the progression of the relationships
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Oh come on, she's gawking at him, staring lovingly at him, hugging him, admiring him and he's just constantly looking into the camera with a pretty much deadpan face, and at one point even yawns... What do you expect us to say? It's not exactly open for many different interpretations.

Actually, I have had some respondents say they seem like they are a close, loving couple and that she is in charge of the relationship

scriptgirl said:

Well, you were asking who was more into whom and in that regard I'd say that every single picture is sending out the same vibe. Wouldn't it have been more interesting with a few different people and a few different types of body language instead, just for the sake of comparison?

You are right! I will do a comparison!

I agree with Retina...

He's more interested in himself, and she obviously has more invested in the relationship. Sure, he puts his arm around her at times, but he is also, at the same time, leaning the other way. There are a few pics where he is leaning toward her, but unless he has bad teeth, in most pics he's almost grimacing, or at the very least, faking a smile.

The guy looks like a jerk to me and I don't even know who he is.

I have to agree. he always seem to look anywhere but at her direction, in a pose that seems like he doesn't even notice her existence. Pretending she's not there.
She on the other hand shows affection and gives him all the attention and seem to think greatly of him.

Thanks-wow, I am getting vastly different results from you guys than from others I have polled.

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Okay, I just added some more pics to this, so maybe it will be easier to respond to this.

First couple: He's bored, secretly gay, on drugs, consumed by his career and himself, or some combination of those. He once was genuinely into her, but hasn't been able to salvage that interest. Now, she's just a pretty accesory until he finds something better. For her part, she's insecure, overbearing and is a bit too needy of his validation.

Second couple: They are genuine friends. The romantic relationship may suffer as the young, pretty jet set couple becomes distracted by careers, maintaining their lifestyle, etc., but the friendship at least will last. On the other hand, if they can remain fans of one-another (and I sense he's slightly more invested in this), they may last for the long haul.
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First off, she looks much prettier in some of these than the ones you post where she's in competition with a friggin model You should have posted some of these on that thread, she's stunning in pics 1, 4 & 14!!

Second, it's kinda weird b/c these are obviously paparazzi pics or event pics, so if dude in couple 1 is the famous one then yea, he's gonna look @ the friggin camera So it makes him seem disconnected from her, as he's always looking away & she's turned into him & gazing @ him. So I can't really make a call based on these pics, I imagine I'd photgraph horribly if I knew someone was taking my pic like that.

Couple 2 is the same deal, only he's the one that seems more interesed. I say "seems" b/c he's an actor & could be putting it on But this chick seems to like the limelight...

Calhoun, I agree in theory, but even still body language can tell a lot, famous or not.

scriptgirl said:

I guess it could... but some couples who seem really connected still break up... & putting a camera in someone's face can change the game a LOT, I just don't trust it...

Lammastide-great response-were you being sarcastic, though?

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I would say the first couple was headed for a breakup. She's into him, clinging
to him but he's not so mindful of her. She makes him look good but he doesn't need her.

Second couple - cute. Still having fun together. Obviously enjoying one another's company and there's a mutual fun/respect/need - they both want what they have.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Great analysis from everyone! Keep 'em coming!
This is an analyis someone gave me of the first couple-what do you think?
"It's all smiles and affection for them. They seem to really trust
each other and be comfortable with one another, as evidenced in the
picture of their foreheads touching - that shows closeness, trust, and
intimacy. They seem to be affectionate with one another, such as the
pose with the woman's arms wrapped gently arond the man's body. They
seem happy to be together"

scriptgirl said:

No. I totally meant all I said. But I could be wrong, couple 1 will probably end up married and together for the next 60 years.

Honey, no one stays married that long these days-at least not happily.
Good analysis. I agree with it, but I am trying to stay neutral

You think couple 2 will marry?
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scriptgirl said:

I honestly don't. I get from them that they genuinely like each other, but that their relationship, like them, is young and perhaps untested. They exude a convincing affection that tells me they will probably remain fond of one-another perhaps forever, but they also give me a certain gratification in things immediately beautiful, adventurous, fun and perhaps exotic. Relationships teem with that sort of bliss and novely early on, but they mellow with familiarity, which I think will likely -- though not certainly -- drive them both stir crazy.

Just what I get from the pics.
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Do you really think couple 1 will marry?

scriptgirl said:

No way. I was just being humble above. But, then, I ain't God; so who knows?

Could you be a bit more specific-you said that the 2nd couple exuded affection, that they genuinely like each other-what is your indepth analysis of the 1st couple-you are REALLY helping me with this project.

And what do you think of this analysis that someone else gave me of the 1st couple?



"It's all smiles and affection for them. They seem to really trust
each other and be comfortable with one another, as evidenced in the
picture of their foreheads touching - that shows closeness, trust, and
intimacy. They seem to be affectionate with one another, such as the
pose with the woman's arms wrapped gently arond the man's body. They
seem happy to be together"

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scriptgirl said:

I'm going into very subjective territory now, but...
* He never looks at her.
* He truly leans into her only in one photo (No. 6), wherein she is totally wrapped around him, but his left arm is only casually slung around her butt with the other simply hanging. (We can see this same pattern in several other photos, in fact.)
* In the one candid shot of the two outside (No. 3), he's downright yawning, and though he seems to have an earnest clutch of her hand, his is decidedly the leading arm! (i.e., he's clearly the alpha dog in this relationship)
* Where the two stand side-by-side, but positioned toward the other, on review they're not actually standing side-by-side, positioned toward the other. His position (face and occassionally his entire body) is generally frontal, while she is turned into him. This is especially clear in photo 10, for example: While the two seemingly stand next to one another, the position of his left foot effectively holds her to his side, while she stands in complete profile toward him with only her head turned forward for the cameraman.
* The two do touch faces in three shots, but it's her forehead that's nestled into his neck and jaw in a sort of sheltered retreat. There's no reciprocity. He's taller, granted, but a simple tilt of his face and/or the slightest bend of his knee or back would bring his face completely into hers. Rather, his face invariably looms high over hers in a sort of oblivion. Moroever, when their faces touch, these shots are decidedly tight, suggesting the physical closeness may as well be at the instruction of the photographer. Lastly -- tellingly -- in each of these, she is more presentational than him: hair done, accessorized, big smile, etc. vs. his five o'clock shadow, t-shirt and sometimes complete lack of a smile. She's his accessory! (I admit, though, perhaps he's just a shy, overly casual person.)

These might be completely unbased. But I'm not at all a pro on these things.
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So many pictures, so much NVC.

You did a damn good job!
Fauxie, what does NVC mean?

more pics2005



couple 2

i take it these people are some kind of celebrities so the looking into the camera thing i won't hold against the body language analysis.

though i'm sure they all four are in love...couple one seems to be angled into one another on most pics, and there seems to be a genuine connection. unmistakeably a couple. most notably in there eyes. they seem like they enjoy eachother's company.

couple two seems a lot more "pose-y" if you will. like it's there job. she gives off (IMHO) a cold feeling and seems like "scored" a good one and holding onto him for publicity or status purposes. her smiles appear fake to me.

A different analyis! Interesting Chico-thank you!